This report offers helpful insights into how our team’s expertise, commitment, and innovation impact both Ireland and the globe.
Learn more about the scope and impact of our work:
Case studies and impact highlights
Six available highlights from the Annual Impact Report show the range of the Marine Institute's work. Additional case studies can be added later.
Science and advice for decision-making
We provide scientific analysis, advice, and specialist knowledge across sustainable fisheries, seafood safety, environmental monitoring, marine spatial planning, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, climate-change monitoring, and Ireland’s blue economy.
Climate, biodiversity, and seafood security
Work includes long-term sea-temperature records at Malin Head, marine climate projects, and sentinel observatories at Mace Head, Lehanagh Pool, and Lough Furnace.
Research and innovation
In 2025, our competitive Marine Research Funding Programme invested €12 million through new calls and awards. The report notes 135 new and existing project awards.
Digital ocean data
The public benthos monitoring dataset contains more than 4,000 sampling events and records covering 2,466 species across the Irish coastline.
Supporting Ireland’s blue economy
Our work covers seafood, offshore renewable energy, and maritime transport. Ireland’s Ocean Economy report covers 13 ocean-based industries.
Public engagement and ocean literacy
Education, outreach, and European Maritime Day connected people with marine science. European Maritime Day activities engaged over 12,000 members of the public and 1,200 delegates.
Read the full report
These highlights are drawn from the Marine Institute Annual Impact Report 2025.